2022
Anne, a risk-averse introvert, lives a quiet life obsessed with the game show "Can't Stop the Quiz" until her chaotic older sister, Jenny, moves in after their gambling-addict mother, Crystal, goes missing and accrues a significant debt to a bookie named Ken. When Ken threatens Anne and kidnaps her beloved pug, Mr. Linguini, Jenny forces Anne to audition for "Can't Stop the Quiz" to win the prize money needed to pay off Crystal's debt and retrieve Mr. Linguini. Despite Anne's severe anxiety and Jenny's questionable tactics, including drugging Anne before the audition, Anne's encyclopedic knowledge of trivia shines through, securing her a spot on the show. On the show, Anne faces off against the arrogant reigning champion, Ron Heacock, and, with Jenny's support and the unexpected return of Mr. Linguini, she overcomes her nervousness to win the grand prize, leading to Ron's public meltdown.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Anne, a quiz‐show fanatic, reluctantly reunites with her aimless sister Jenny when their mother goes missing, sparking a chaotic Philadelphia road trip that culminates in Anne’s dream audition.
Open full beat sheetAnne Yum is listed as Protagonist. Risk-adverse introvert in her 30s, obsessed with the game show Can't Stop the Quiz. In the parsed data, Anne Yum is connected to 83 scenes, 73 dialogue lines, 73 text mentions, first appearing around scene 24.
83 scenes / 73 dialogue linesJenny Yum is listed as Protagonist. Anne's older sister, chaotic, impulsive, and constantly chasing get-rich-quick schemes. In the parsed data, Jenny Yum is connected to 68 scenes, 84 dialogue lines, 84 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
68 scenes / 84 dialogue linesMr. Linguini is listed as Supporting. Jenny's fawn pug puppy, Anne's companion. In the parsed data, Mr. Linguini is connected to 14 scenes, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
14 scenes / 0 dialogue linesFrancine is listed as Supporting. Anne's grumpy, elderly neighbor. In the parsed data, Francine is connected to 10 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 24.
10 scenes / 12 dialogue linesTerry McTeer is listed as Game Show Host. The warm, iconic host of Can't Stop the Quiz since 1985. In the parsed data, Terry McTeer is connected to 10 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
10 scenes / 9 dialogue linesRon Heacock is listed as Antagonist. A long-running, arrogant champion of Can't Stop the Quiz. In the parsed data, Ron Heacock is connected to 10 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
10 scenes / 4 dialogue linesKen is listed as Antagonist. A bookie to whom Crystal owes a significant debt. In the parsed data, Ken is connected to 7 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 35.
7 scenes / 14 dialogue linesCrystal Yum is listed as Supporting. Anne and Jenny's mother, a gambling addict who abandons her responsibilities. In the parsed data, Crystal Yum is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 2.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesYoung Anne watches Can't Stop the Quiz while her sister Jenny talks on the phone and their parents argue in the background, leading to their father leaving.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumThree years later, Anne watches the show while Jenny and their mother argue about Jenny's future, ending with their mother leaving for the casino.
Anne Yum, Jenny Yum, Crystal YumThree years later, Jenny announces she is going to LA for an audition and leaves her puppy with Anne.
Anne Yum, Jenny Yum, Mr. LinguiniPresent day, Anne watches the show with an elderly Mr. Linguini.
Anne Yum, Mr. LinguiniAnne works at her office.
Anne YumAnne interacts with coworkers Trav and Marge.
Anne YumAnne watches a birthday party from afar.
Anne YumAnne encounters her grumpy neighbor Francine regarding a package.
Anne Yum, FrancineAnne returns home and shows her new tablet holder to Mr. Linguini.
Anne Yum, Mr. LinguiniAnne watches the show and expresses her dislike for champion Ron Heacock.
Anne Yum, Ron Heacock, Mr. LinguiniAnne continues to watch the show, frustrated by Ron's success.
Anne Yum, Ron HeacockAnne receives a call from the nursing home.
Anne YumAnne learns her mother is missing.
Anne YumAnne meets with staff and Jenny arrives to find their mother has been evicted.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumAnne and Jenny leave the nursing home, and Jenny asks to stay with Anne.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumJenny moves into Anne's house.
Anne Yum, Jenny Yum, Mr. LinguiniAnne and Jenny discuss Jenny's lack of a job and her lawsuit.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumFlashback to Jenny choking on a fish bone.
Jenny YumAnne reacts to Jenny's story.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumAnne and Jenny watch the show together, and Jenny discovers Anne's trivia skills.
Anne Yum, Jenny Yum, Ron Heacock, Mr. LinguiniJenny wakes up on the couch.
Jenny YumJenny explores Anne's kitchen.
Jenny YumJenny talks to Wendy about her life goals and being a life coach, then realizes she needs to leave.
Jenny YumAnne arrives home to find Jenny locked out, leading to a confrontation with Francine.
Anne Yum, Jenny Yum, FrancineJenny tells Anne about her day and her new plan to be a life coach, while Anne cleans up.
Anne Yum, Jenny Yum, Mr. LinguiniAnne watches the Quiz while Jenny films her.
Anne Yum, Jenny Yum, Mr. LinguiniJenny's phone alerts wake her up, annoying Francine.
Anne Yum, Jenny Yum, FrancineAnne discovers she is famous online.
Anne YumAnne realizes the extent of her viral fame.
Anne YumAnne calls Jenny to demand she delete the video.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumAnne vents to Trav about Jenny.
Anne YumYoung Jenny destroys a ketchup display.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumAnne receives a threatening phone call.
Anne YumAnne flees the office.
Anne YumKen confronts Anne about her mother's debt.
Anne Yum, KenAnne discovers her house has been broken into.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumAnne and Jenny discuss the situation.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumFlashback to gangsters taking dinner.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumJenny calls their mother.
Anne Yum, Jenny Yum, Crystal YumAnne tries to plan, but Francine interrupts.
Anne Yum, FrancineJenny kidnaps Anne.
Anne Yum, Jenny Yum, FrancineAnne escapes the trunk and fights Jenny.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumAnne and Jenny argue in a ditch.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumMontage of Philadelphia.
Jenny YumJenny watches the video.
Jenny YumA child is shoved.
Jenny and Anne discuss the dog photo.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumAnne and Jenny arrive at the inn.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumAnne and Jenny check in with Ben Franklin.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumAnne and Jenny check into a kitschy colonial hotel room and argue about sleeping arrangements and Jenny's manipulative tactics.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumJenny follows Anne as she rushes to find a TV to watch the quiz show.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumQuick montage of Terry McTeer hosting the show through various disasters.
Terry McTeerAnne and Jenny enter a sports bar to watch the quiz; Jenny causes a scene that ends with her getting hit by a bottle and the TV shattering.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumJenny and Anne wait in the ER; Jenny reveals a dislocated wrist and they reminisce about their cousin Jin.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumFlashback to a young Jenny and Anne in a rental car.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumFlashback to Jenny enjoying a summer with her cousins in Burbank.
Jenny YumAnne and Jenny continue their conversation in the ER, discussing their father and their family.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumA doctor snaps Jenny's wrist back into place.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumAnne and Jenny return to their room; Anne receives a threatening video from Ken.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumKen sends a video threatening Anne regarding Mr. Linguini.
Mr. Linguini, KenJenny and Anne discuss the video and prepare for bed.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumAnne wakes up in the middle of the night.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumJenny wakes Anne up for the audition.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumAnne and Jenny arrive for the audition; Anne is extremely nervous.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumAnne and Jenny sign in for the audition.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumFlashback to Marybeth Windlemore failing on the quiz show.
Anne decides she needs air and leaves; Jenny stays to fill out forms.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumJenny chases Anne who is trying to escape.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumJenny tackles Anne; they discuss Anne's anxiety and Jenny gives her a pill.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumAnne is drugged and starts the audition.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumAnne's hallucination while drugged.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumAnne struggles through the audition while drugged.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumAnne competes in the Head to Head round against Charles Von Kampf, reciting Oscar winners in order.
Anne Yum, Ron Heacock, Terry McTeerAnne continues her streak, impressing the audience.
Anne Yum, Jenny Yum, Terry McTeerAnne and Jenny discuss the upcoming Coin round.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumMercedes flips the coin, and Anne gets the result she wanted.
Anne Yum, Jenny Yum, Terry McTeer, Ron HeacockJenny helps an exhausted Anne into the car after the audition.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumAnne and Ben Franklin bond over breakfast; Jenny arrives with news.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumFlashback to young Jenny taking the blame for Anne's mistake.
Jenny YumJenny reveals the truth about the Burbank incident to Anne.
Anne Yum, Jenny YumGod, she always does this! Just floats through life without ever thinking about how her actions affect other people. You know, when we were kids, our dad took us to the Heinz ketchup museum and she was furious because she wanted to stay home and watch Supercop 3 because we had just gotten it on DVD. So what did she do? As soon as we got there, she knocked over the ketchup display so we all got thrown out!
It's hard to stay optimistic, you know? And you start to wonder, maybe it's me. But then you have to remind yourself: sometimes things don't work out for reasons that are completely out of your control. It's bad timing or bad luck or gatekeeping. I mean do you have any idea how hard it is to be an Asian woman in this country?
Well, you're obviously a huge fan of the show, and it's such a bummer that you finally get to be here and the whole night is just going to be all about me winning my 84th game and becoming the longest running champion.
Not exactly penny slots. And imagine my pleasant surprise when her daughter became famous. Saved me all the trouble of tracking you down. So where is she?
Your cousin Jin just got into Harvard medical school! And you're dropping out?! It's bad enough you go to community college --
Really? Because from what I can tell, you're a twenty-eight-year-old woman living the life of a ninety-eight-year-old widower.
Asian gangsters. Read a book. And don't worry, I'm fixing it. They won't interfere with your busy schedule of being a shut-in.
YES!!!! AHAHAHA YES!!! Ohhhh you have no idea how big of a relief this is. Now I can win, and the clouds won't die!!!
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